This episode breaks down day one of 2022 NHL free agency which included some massive names coming off the unrestricted free agency list, but also some big trades. The Vegas Golden Knights continue to prove they are among the most poorly run franchises in the NHL, Brent Burns moves to the Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers tried to make an addition, but couldn’t move the pieces they needed to, ultimately losing their target to the Washington Capitals.
Plus why did Johnny Gaudreau choose to go to the Columbus Blue Jackets of all places? We take a look
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Show Breakdown:
- Max Pacioretty trade and the Vegas Golden Nights franchise being such a mess
- Brent Burns trade to Carolina
- Connor Brown trade to Washington (Oilers only miss?)
- Are the Blackhawks signing guys just to trade them?
- Johnny Gaudreau goes to Columbus
- Jack Campbell and Darcy Kuemper land in Edmonton and Washington respectively
- Big winners and big losers on Day 1
- Rapid fire (we fire off some teams and grade their day)
Next: How The Johnny Gaudreau Deal In Columbus Came Together
